MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator not working ALL DIRECTION INDICATORS NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working STOP LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN FRONT OR REAR BRAKE LEVER/PEDAL IS ACTIVATED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
rear suspension linkage stiff
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front indicator tell tale not working
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Indicator telltale not working
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
indicator telltale not working
indicator telltale not working
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear no plate light not working
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R696 BLB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 20,729 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 BLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R696 BLB registered?
R696 BLB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 8 July 1998.
Is R696 BLB safe to buy?
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